Five of the this unfortunate lot were signed by banned president Massimo Cellino, while Cani’s deal was set-up by the Italian before he was banned by the Football League for failing its Owners and Directors Test.

It seems Redfearn was not aware of any dreadfully wounded players and nor, even, was United’s physio!

Cellino is currently banned after being found guilty of not paying tax on a yacht in Italy.

He has been prohibited from holding any influence over the club since the end of January and is set to return in a fortnight’s time.